Head to head · Crawler

Challenger 65C vs Dongfeng DF-404

Challenger 65C Tractor
ChallengerModel A

Challenger 65C

Crawler

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 65C specs
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DongfengModel B

Dongfeng DF-404

Sub-Compact

power
39.4 hp
displacement
155 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full DF-404 specs
ChallengerChallenger 65C
vs
DongfengDongfeng DF-404

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

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Engine Power

▲ 65C higher · +246 hp (+623%)
65C285 hp
DF-40439.4 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

65C is in the 64th percentile; DF-404 is in the 19th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 65C higher · +483 ci (+312%)
65C638 ci
DF-404155 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

65C is in the 70th percentile; DF-404 is in the 22nd · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+50%)
65C6
DF-4044
Median Crawler Tractor6

65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-404 is in the 33rd · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 65C higher · +2 (+25%)
65C10
DF-4048
Median Crawler Tractor10

65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-404 is in the 41st · 179 models

65C (A)DF-404 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
ManufacturerChallengerDongfeng
Model65CDF-404
CategoryCrawlerSub-Compact

Engine

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarChangchai
Model3306 DITAZN490BT
Power Output285hp39.4hp65C+246 hp · +623%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,400RPMDF-404+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders6465C+2 · +50%
Displacement638ci155ci65C+483 ci · +312%
Bore4.8in3.5in65C+1.3 in · +37%
Stroke6in3.9in65C+2.1 in · +54%

Transmission

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
TypeFull power shiftGear, Shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
Length232in136in65C+96 in · +71%
Width120in58.7in65C+61.3 in · +104%
Height128in60.6in65C+67.4 in · +111%
Operating Weight32,875lb2,877lb65C+29,998 lb · +1043%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType I
Hitch CategoryIII/IVNot recorded
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD

Electrical

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger 65CDongfeng DF-404Difference
Coolant11galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 64th percentile (285 hp)B · 19th percentile (39.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 22nd percentile (155 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 50th percentile (10)B · 41st percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 68th percentile (32,875 lb)B · 5th percentile (2,877 lb)
A · 65CB · DF-404Median Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger 65CFull spec pageDongfeng DF-404